Anchorage, AK February 14, 2024 Alaska midwives speak out against an executive order that would dissolve their board Midwives in Alaska are speaking out against a plan from Gov. Mike Dunleavy to dissolve the board that governs their profession. The executive order…
Anchorage, AK February 9, 2024 Kenai man is the first person to die of Alaskapox virus Experts say to be cautious when handling small mammals in the state, but infection is rare and death unlikely….
Anchorage, AK February 7, 2024 More women in Alaska will be covered by Medicaid during pregnancy and for the year after giving birth In the year after birth mothers may be dealing with big health issues like high blood pressure and gestational diabetes — and that year…
Anchorage, AK January 13, 2024 Alaska beekeepers destroy their colonies each year in the fall however, one Anchorage man has a different method of killing his colonies. Beekeeper Tim Huffman says learning how to keep his bees buzzing through the winter has taken a lot of trial and error….
Anchorage, AK November 2, 2023 Food stamps are still in the queue but it could lead to legislative changes Many Alaskans have faced long waits for food over the last year as the state Division of Public Assistance worked through a lengthy application…
Anchorage, AK October 13, 2023 The food stamp application process in Alaska is decreasing, however applicants face lengthy wait times There are still about 8,500 pending applications and renewals….
Anchorage, AK July 6, 2023 An Army division located in Alaska is battling suicide rates that are high by providing counseling for wellness It’s been a year and a half since Fort Wainwright’s Mission 100 program was created to address mental health. Army officials and participants say…